The San Francisco 49ers have acquired running back Brian Robinson Jr. from the Washington Commanders in exchange for a sixth-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. The trade was confirmed by multiple sources including NFL Network and ESPN, with the Commanders agreeing to pay a portion of Robinson's $3.4 million salary for the 2025 season, reducing the financial burden on the 49ers. Robinson, 26, rushed for 799 yards and scored eight touchdowns in the 2024 season. He is expected to serve as the No. 2 running back behind Christian McCaffrey, complementing the 49ers' backfield amid injury concerns. The trade follows a series of recent transactions between the two teams, including the 49ers acquiring a fifth-round pick and the Commanders receiving wide receiver Deebo Samuel. Robinson passed his physical and officially joined the 49ers roster, debuting in practice and expressing readiness to contribute under head coach Kyle Shanahan's offensive scheme. The move aims to bolster the 49ers' running back depth and reduce McCaffrey's workload, with Robinson and McCaffrey anticipated to form a strong backfield duo.